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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Pet Peeves Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Pet Peeves Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3 ... 206, 207, 208 Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 11061Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject: Opaque comments, possibly insulting - quite a peeve right there. Back to top it'snotmyfaultJoined: 14 May 2012Posts: 527 Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 7:28 am Post subject: Sports commentators (usually) who use nouns as verbs. He bronzed at the Olympics. The golfer greened his pitch. I had a guinea pig when I was a kid. He silvered in a cute pet competition once. 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Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:42 am Post subject: my students are getting a little bored of it Bored of....I think we've had this one before, but it's re-appeared recently and drives me mad Back to top johnslatJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 13859Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:20 pm Post subject: Dear spiral78, "Bored of....I think we've had this one before, but it's re-appeared recently and drives me mad " And yet - it has its uses: http://www.ebookdlhk.com/book_pic/_0027_038_290_26466226_4.jpeg Regards, John Back to top HarbinJoined: 19 Feb 2013Posts: 161 Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:07 pm Post subject: - Students saying "I can ...." instead of "One can ..." or "You can ..." when they're not discussing personal ability. - Students who respond to unreal conditional questions with real conditional responses. - Should/must/have to errors. - Pronouncing ten as tin and caught as cot. Back to top scot47Joined: 10 Jan 2003Posts: 15343 Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:19 pm Post subject: The use of the adjective "awesome" by anyone over the age of 12. Back to top AriadneJoined: 16 Jul 2004Posts: 960 Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:50 pm Post subject: Harbin, please tell me more about caught and cot. They sound the same to me. How should they sound? . Back to top johnslatJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 13859Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:02 pm Post subject: Dear Ariadne And I think I know why: The Cot-Caught Merger: One of the major distinctions in American English is something called the Cot-Caught Merger. This is exactly what it sounds like: some dialects merge the sounds in words like cot, lot and Tom with the vowel in caught, paw, and thought. Dialects in the Western United states almost always have this merger; most dialects in the Eastern half of the US do not (with the exception of Northeastern New England). So, whereas somebody from New Jersey might pronounce cot and caught as IPA kɑt and kɔt ("caht" and "cawht"), somebody from Los Angeles might pronounce these words as IPA kɑt and kɑt("caht" and "caht"). In other words, the same. Seems like not a big deal, right? And yet you'd be surprised at how much passion it provokes in people. English-language geeks like myself will spend hours discussing the precise dimensions and specificities of the merger. I was once part of a (now-defunct) language forum where there were three-hundred-page debates over this piece of linguistic minutiae. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating. But let me get to the point here: I think I'm cot-caught merging. This seems strange. I grew up in Connecticut, which is not a Cot-Caught merged state, and I lived in New York City, perhaps the least Cot-Caught merged place on earth, for 13 years (cot is IPA kat whereas caught is IPA kʊət — that is, caht and caw-uht). But I've recently noticed that my vowel for cot (or lot or cod) has started to take on a more rounded and backer quality, while the vowel in caught has begun to inch a little forward. And I'm not the only one. Upon listening to a recording of my beloved significant other, a voiceover artist, I noticed that she tended to pronounce both sounds with a slightly rounded vowel (IPA ɒ). And she grew up in greater Philadelphia, which is another area of extreme difference between the two phonemes. So what's going on here? Well, confession time: my girlfriend and I were both trained as actors, and let's face it, actors aren't great examples of "normal" dialect behavior. But I have read that the cot-caught merger is spreading like wildfire. Why? As with all language change, there are bound to be numerous contributing factors, but one possibility I would posit is the rise of the technology sector over the past thirty years. Dialect changes tend to gravitate from where the money is, and until the housing boom, the money was in tech-driven areas like California and Washington State. Then again, in most parts of the US, the Cot-Caught distinction wasn't that great to begin with. In places where these sounds are kept distinct, Caught is often only a very slightly rounded version of Cot. Anybody else feel like their "cots" aren't all that different from being "caught" these days?" http://dialectblog.com/2011/03/08/the-cot-caught-merger/ Resistance is futile. Merge or die Regards, Merged John Back to top AriadneJoined: 16 Jul 2004Posts: 960 Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 12:14 am Post subject: Thanks Johnslat. Interesting. I'm a West Coast gal. Seems to me that any EFL or ESL teacher who spends class time on cot/caught is battling windmills. Pick your battles, folks. . Back to top HarbinJoined: 19 Feb 2013Posts: 161 Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:29 pm Post subject: Ariadne wrote: Seems to me that any EFL or ESL teacher who spends class time on cot/caught is battling windmills. 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A few years ago, the boys across the street gave a glove to my oldest son. It was a small baseball glove, one that they'd outgrown because it didn't fit their hand well. It's a pretty tiny glove. Anyway, recently, my oldest son has decided that this glove doesn't fit him, so he's passed it on to his youngest brother.
My children also have an older cousin that has constantly passed along clothes and other items to them as he's outgrown them. My two oldest children will wear the items, and then they'll pass the items down to their younger sibling. Lately, he's been outgrowing some of the items, so we've taken the ones that are still in reasonably good shape, bundled them up, and passed them along to one of his younger cousins.
The girls that live next door to us had one of those little battery-powered cars that children sometimes have. The youngest girl had simply outgrown it, so she passed the vehicle along to our daughter, who happily spent two years driving up and down the sidewalk in that car. Now she's a bit too big for it, so it's become the possession of her younger sibling.
If you have children, the "hand me down" chain is an incredibly valuable one to tap into. It can result in tons of free clothes and toys for your children.
The best way to get this approach started is to simply maintain and strengthen relationships with family and friends with children older than your own.
If you're thinking of having children and you are close to people who have recently had babies or have young children, dive in. Help them a bit with child care and other household tasks. Do some free babysitting every once in a while. Take their children to a park and give them a few hours of peace. Continue to spend time with friends even after they have children and their interests and attitudes change a bit.
In other words, be a good friend and family member. In almost every case I can think of, this has been the origin of hand-me-downs for my own children. We've either been friends with or close family to couples with children older than our own.
Here's the big secret: once your children start to get older, you eventually have lots of clothes that you have no use for. Our littlest one can no longer wear clothes smaller than 2T, and his 2T clothes are going to outgrow him soon. He's also outgrown quite a few toys – he simply doesn't pull out some of the "baby" toys any more.
For now, we've been storing this stuff in the garage with the eventual goal of putting it out in a yard sale. In reality, we'd be thrilled to pull this stuff out and give it to a friend or a family member who has a baby or a toddler at home. It solves a problem for us – space in the garage – and helps a friend at the same time.
Naturally, you'll want to filter the items before you give them away. If the baby clothes are worn and frayed, it's time to dispose of them, not give them to someone else. Focus on the items that are still in good shape, items that you would not object in any way receiving as a hand-me-down yourself.
Use the same approach with toys. Toys with teeth marks and pieces missing are generally not the best choice for hand-me-downs (unless they can be repaired easily). Look for toys that are in reasonably good shape and discard the damaged items.
Another tip: people are more likely to continue giving you hand-me-downs if they see you continuing the chain. If you're the recipient of hand-me-downs and then have an opportunity to pay it forward, do so. If I find myself eventually handing down an item that was handed down to me, I usually tell the person who handed it down and they're always thrilled about it. I know I would be – I would be extremely glad to know that multiple other families are getting use out of those clothes and toys and I'd be more likely to continue handing down to those people.
Being part of a hand-me-down chain has rewards far beyond the value of the toys and clothes. Hand-me-downs can be a part of a growing or continuing friendship and help strengthen bonds between people. That's a double win.


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Developments: Issue 38 (2007)
Quarterly magazine from the UK Governments Department for International Development designed to increase awareness of development issues.
Author/Publisher: DFID
Language: English
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Education, Education, Education was the mantra of the UKs incoming government in 1997. A decade later, as a new Labour Prime Minister takes office, education in the developing world is taking centre stage. Gordon Brown recently outlined a vision in which we will do for education what the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières achieve for health, and seek to provide education not just in places of comfort and peace but everywhere in the world behind frontiers in conflict zones and fragile states.
In this issue of Developments, Louis de Bernières, the novelist who found fame with his Captain Corellis Mandolin, describes his own first-hand experience of education in a post-conflict country following his recent visit to Nepal. We also highlight the educational benefits of the rising numbers of school links. In the Masindi district of Uganda, for example, results have leapt in recent years, explained in part by their partnerships with pupils and teachers in UK schools. At the same time, members of schools in the North have been hugely enriched by the experience. While brickbats tend to match plaudits following the annual G8 summits, the recent meeting in Germany saw another major funding boost for the Education for All Fast- Track Initiative, designed to accelerate funding for universal primary education. The world is making progress on education. According to the recent Global Monitoring Report the number of primary aged children not enrolled in school fell from 98 million in 1999 to 77 million in 2004.
Microfinance, another vital tool in liberating poor communities, received a welcome shot of publicity with the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Prof Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank. I have always maintained that poverty was not created by the poor, he explains in our feature on page 28, but by societys institutions that became a disabling environment for them. Microcredit is is also central in what Prodeepta Das on page 31 calls the silent revolution of womens self-help groups in India. When youve read the articles, why not make your views known to other readers? Check out our relaunched website where you can join the development debate.
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Winter was cruel and long, but baseball is being played in New York now, and so all is well. The outfields in Queens and the Bronx are emerald green, and there is hope among the faithful. This is no small thing, because hope does not, in fact, spring eternal for all fans and all sports. Just ask any Knicks die-hard.
For Yankees fans—for anyone who appreciates athletic elegance regardless of the uniform's logo—this is a bittersweet spring, for it marks the beginning of the end of Derek Jeter's remarkable career in pinstripes. He is the last reminder of the glories of the late 1990s, when the Yankees emerged from years of malaise to win four World Series titles, including three in a row. Mr. Jeter added a fifth, in 2009, with new teammates, but it was those teams early in his career that defined him and his place in New York sports history.
As Mr. Jeter takes his bow and Yankees fans deliver nightly goodbyes, there are signs in Queens that the Mets have taken several giant leaps in the right direction (never mind their Opening Day loss to the Washington Nationals after a bullpen blow-up). A corps of promising young pitchers, including the injured ace Matt Harvey, has some fans convinced that the next face of New York baseball—the next Derek Jeter—will be wearing not Yankees pinstripes but the colors of the city itself, orange and blue.
Ridiculous? Ah, but it is April, and such dreams are allowed. Rational thought is for late August and early September, when cold calculation and shrewd pragmatism are the rule and decisions must be made. For now, it is acceptable to wonder if Mr. Jeter's retirement will mark the close of a remarkable run in the Bronx and if the young Mets may be on the verge of becoming the bigger show in town.
Here's the wonderful thing about baseball in New York: It is not very different from any other enterprise in this city. Success in New York is not a zero-sum game. There is room enough for two teams to prosper, room enough for the fans of two teams to entertain hope, at least through springtime.
Baseball's mythmakers have long insisted that the game is rooted in some memory of an idyllic rustic past—fields of dreams and all that. New Yorkers know better: Baseball is a city game. And for a long time, it was this city's game, the home of three teams that dominated the game's golden years from the late '40s to the late '50s.
Those times are long gone, as are two of those teams: the Giants and the Dodgers. But at this time of year, New York fans can imagine that a new golden age is upon us. And if it turns out to be no more than a fantasy, well, there's always next year.


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From President (Tom Lucarelli):
Hi again,
I'm sure you're as thankful as I am that the kids are back in school! The summer break was fun but I think it was time they got back to the books and the schedule.
Our tryouts will be taking place mid-month; good luck to all of our skaters. Tryouts can be very stressful times for some kids so please remember to encourage your Knight to do their best and to have fun -- it's still just a game.
A couple of reminders: if you have any used equipment that you're kids have outgrown, please consider donating it back to the association. Anything we can do to keep costs down for fellow members is always appreciated.
Get involved and promote IYHA for the benefit of everyone.
See you at the rink,
From Boys Coordinator (Mark Rupp):
1. The coaches selection committee has met and they started to interview prospective coaches on Wednesday September 3rd. Their goal is to have coaches identified before warm ups and try outs begin.
2. An updated try out process will be posted on the IYHA website soon.
3. Calling all hockey players, if you know of anyone who played last year, ask them if they are registered for this year. If they say no, ask them why. We need everyone who played last year and is eligible this year to sign up.
4. We are full steam ahead for the upcoming fall season.
Coaches Selection Committee Update
While the work of this committee is ongoing, we felt an update to the community is in order. The committee has finished interviewing all Bantam candidates who had submitted their names with interest in coaching at this level. All Bantam coaching candidates were subjected to the same series of questions in the same interview format. After careful thought, consideration and even more discussion, the committee unanimously agreed to the decision below.
Due to the low registration numbers we are currently experiencing at the Bantam level, we feel it is only prudent to name one coach at this time. We are very excited to introduce Tyler Fitzel as our Bantam coach. Tyler will be a positive addition to our Irondale family. As you see him around the rinks, please welcome him.
More update will be coming your way as they are warranted.
Mark Rupp
IYHA Boys Coordinator
From Registration Coordinator (Jeanne Falconer):
Registration is still open. Please remember that your registration isn't complete until the registration payment, volunteer deposit, Consent to Treat and Code of Conduct forms are received. Thank you to all of you who have registered.
From Web Master (Torri Johnson):
Website News
Registration: Thank you to people who sent suggestions and comments about the online registration process. Because of your feedback, the process has gotten easier and faster as we have gone along and will be even better for next year. For those of you who registered in August, thanks for plodding through it and you should know that it will be much more user friendly for you next time.
As we start the season, you may wonder how the website can help you:
Automatic Reminders: Automatic reminders will be sent to you for practices and for games. The default setting is to turn it on, but you have ultimate control over this feature. Just sign in using the Edit my Account button along the bottom of the left hand side of the home page.
Rosters: Electronic Rosters will be created for each team. To the public, only the first name and last initial of players will be shown and no personal information (address/phone number) will be seen. By signing in (Edit My Account), you will have access to your team's information and rosters. If you marked your personal information as Private, that information will not be on the team's roster. If you mark it as Roster, it will be seen on the roster but only be available to other team members. If you mark it as Public, IYHA has a system override to make it a Roster designation anyway. The security of your personal information is very important to everyone in the Association and the website works very hard to make sure it stays secure according to your wishes.
Calendars: Now is a good time to remind you of your scheduling options. The Master Schedule on the left hand side of the home page is a good place to see all schedules for all teams. The calendar on the right is another way to see what events are happening. If the date is shaded, there is something scheduled. Click on the date and you will get the master schedule. Team schedules will be loaded into the system as they are finalized and the ability to look at multiple schedules (for more than one team) and download schedules into Outlook or other calendars are already built into the website. Specific instructions will be posted as the season starts.
Bulletins: Information will be posted on the home page and sometimes a bulletin will be sent also to your email. Keep checking the home page for new information or subscribe to an RSS feeder by clicking on the orange button.
Exchange: Post items you have for sale (hockey related please), items you are looking for, or even items you lost at the rink. Click on the Exchange button on the left hand side of the home page.
Hockey Parents Tab: Information for Hockey Parents is posted along the top of the website under the Hockey Parents Tab. There is information on medical issues, hockey stories, hockey videos and fun projects. If you have anything to add to that section, let the Website Administrator know by using the Feedback button.
As always, your feedback is welcome. This is your website and it should be meaningful for you. The fastest way to provide feedback is by clicking on the Feedback button on the left hand side of the home page.
Save the Date – Saturday, September 27th
IYHA Equipment Swap and Pancake Breakfast at Moes!
* More details coming very soon *
From Equipment Manager (Tom Johnson):
I would like to announce a date for an equipment outfitting and donation. It will be on Wednesday, September 17th, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. If needed, I will add another date in the future.
Thanks, Tom
Please Note: The IYHA Board Meeting for September
will start at the regular 6:30pm time.
IYHA Board Meetings are open meetings.
Please feel free to come to the meetings. If you wish to have a copy of any information which is distributed at any meeting, please email or call Jean Aukee and it will be mailed to you. Upcoming dates for 2007/2008 Board meetings are the
third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Our meetings are held at the New Brighton Family Service Center.
Meetings will be: October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August.
NOTE: If you wish to be on the agenda for the meeting, please contact the IYHA President.
Lake Region Board Meetings:
Lake Region Hockey meetings are open meetings. Contact Theresa Spiering for dates and times of the next meetings.
Sponsors for teams are listed below. This part of the newsletter will continue throughout the rest of the IYHA season. Please notify Jean Aukee of any additions or corrections. (Please forward information about websites and addresses, etc.) Many thanks to our sponsors!
IYHA: **Lake Region Hockey Association**, **Moes**, **Champps**, **Katies**, **Make It Big Photos**, **Our Bar and Grill**, **Big 10 Tavern** and ** Dave's Sport Shop.
Team Sponsorships:
Pee Wee A:
Pee Wee C:
Squirt B:
Once again, many, many thanks to our sponsors! Please support them!
When you see them, please tell them you are from Irondale Youth Hockey.
Irondale Youth Hockey Association (IYHA) Board Members 2007-2008
Tom Lucarelli
Vice President
Monica Crandall
763-234-9316 (c)
Theresa Spiering
763-780-4548 (h)
Jean Aukee
763-783-8561 (h)
Ice Commissioner
Jackie Rog
651-636-6978 (h)
Boys Program Coordinator
651-269-3027 (h & c)
Girls Program Coordinator
Mike Nundahl
651-633-8287 (h)
Initiation Coordinator
Bob Gabler
651-697-4708 (h)
Tom Johnson
Jeanne Falconer
763-458-5946 (cell)
651-486-1235 (w)
District Representative
Chris Drews
651-329-3124 (cell)
Non-Board Position:
ACE Coordinator
Tadd Tuomie and Player Development Committee
IYHA Meeting Board Meeting: August 21, 2008. Note: These minutes have not been approved. They will be reviewed, corrected as needed, and approved at the next regular Board of Directors Meeting.
Called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Vice President Monica Crandall.
Board Members Present: Jean Aukee, Monica Crandall, Theresa Spiering, Jackie Rog, Chris Drews, Bob Gabler, Mike Nundahl, Tom Johnson, Mark Rupp and Jeanne Falconer
Board Members Absent: Tom Lucarelli
Guests: Rick LaPorte, Colin Crandall, Paul Dulin, John Donovan, Dale Aukee and Torri Johnson
Agenda: Motion to accept meeting agenda as presented (JR) (TS); all accepted; motion carried.
Minutes: Motion to accept board meeting minutes as presented (TS) (MR); all accepted; motion carried.
Old Business:
A. Budget Review – Theresa – see hand out – yellow numbers same as last year – green updated by board member. Next year's budget will look more like a tax return. It won't be by board member but rather by function – i.e. supplies. Because we are a non profit, our expenses and revenue should match and zero each other out. The amount for team billings is unknown so she entered a plug number so it would balance. She spent less than $1000 for the treasurer laptop and software. Still needs Quick Books not Quicken – $170 to $400 – maybe $200? Torri has a version at home that Theresa can have. She may need to spend $50 to upgrade it. We need our IYHA accounting system formalized. May not need MAP to help as much in the future but for now they are giving us a lot of needed attention. We need to review the budget items and attempt to approve the budget. All team accounts should be returned to $25 each year. (See Theresa and Jean's notes on copies of budget for changes discussed.) Given the noted changes to budget by TS and JA, Bob made a motion to approve the budget as amended (JF and MN second) all accepted; motion carried.
B. Audit Review – Executive Committee Written Responses – Jean presented what the executive committee and Bob wrote up as responses to the Audit Review – Jackie questioned how the overage money will be spent – that was not discussed at this meeting. These were more procedural recommendations. Chris Drews will still work on the details for his sessions.
New Business
a. Election Process – Chris was not present until later, so this will be moved to next month's meeting.
b. ACE Coordinator – Chris mentioned that per District 1 we (our President?) needs to appoint an ACE Coordinator for our association.
c. Volunteer Deposit and Online Registration – Paul Dulin – here on behalf of he and his wife Heidi – last 2 board meetings this was discussed and he wasn't here – the volunteer amount raised from $150 to $200 and hours changed from 6 to 12 – last year all checks were returned – did volunteer checks get returned to people who didn't pay ice bills? Don't know and not related to this. Most assns do this kind of program –checks won't be cashed – principal issue – all board members and Torri should be exempt but they are not – why time doubled if all checks received – Torri read off all the tasks that can be included in the volunteer hours this year – Paul thinks there are families that can't put in 12 hours – exceptions may be made – continued discussion about what other assns do – team penalties – some families don't want to volunteer and are OK with us cashing their checks and that's wonderful – more discussion ensued. Possible suggestions for next year – once coaches are rostered their checks could be returned, jersey repairs could be added to volunteer list of tasks, and checks could be returned when volunteer duties are done if needed.
d. Player Clinic and the Contractor – Jackie – contract needs to be signed next month – Mark will address in his roundtable. Skills clinics – need to know ice hours – will also be discussed in Mark's roundtable.
Board Roundtable:
President: Tom Lucarelli. – not present, see questions sent to Jean – Mark will address these in his roundtable.
Questions to be asked for Tom L in his absence:
Evaluators - who will be doing the tryout evaluations this year? Has a company been hired or will it be individuals? Do we know what will the cost be – not a concern just curious?
Warm-ups - why will there be 3 warm ups after tryouts? What about kids that need to miss some of the first 3?
Because switched tryouts to be before warm-ups now each level has a tryout on a Wednesday night (Religion, Confirmation) instead of warm-up.
How do these changes impact the football schedule?
Coaches – Have the coaches selection committees been formed if more than 1 applicant for a level?
Vice President: Monica Crandall. – Monica needs to get a check to Heidi and Paul for parade expenses – gave receipts to Theresa to pay. Monica has volunteer information – fundraising committee is looking for help – put on website and send out email. Back to school nights going well – most schools covered except Bel Aire. Need flyers to give out – Jeanne will talk about this during her roundtable.
Secretary: Jean Aukee. – Reminder that input for the newsletter is due on the 1st of each month. If you don't have anything, please reply to my email saying that. If you have a written report that can be emailed to me for the minutes, please do so. Thanks.
Treasurer: Theresa Spiering. – Theresa talked enough about the budget and she has nothing left to add.
Girls Program Coordinator: Mike Nundahl. – Mike continues to work on a co-op with SLP for 14U. Planning coaches meeting. Looking at A or B team for 12U. New people interested in coaching and new girls interested in playing. Get girls registered so know numbers. Mike will send information to Monica and Paul because they are working on the Back to School Nights.
Initiation Program Coordinator: Bob Gabler. – Meeting this Saturday with Theresa to finalize mite accounts. 10 initiation coaches – talk about levels and recruitment. Would like list of who registered to date so can find those who haven't registered yet.
Boys Program Coordinator: Mark Rupp. – Mark's actual notes are below. Here are just a few additions: Mark asked Torri to send him the tryout process from the website – she will email it to Jean (for secretary records) and Mark. Selection committee hopes to have coaches announced before tryouts – at least by age level (squirts, peewees and bantams), perhaps not by team level (A, B or C). Mark will provide board with coach's manual for their review. Question - with no B squirts, can our kids be waived out to play on another district 1 B team? Yes, that's a District 1 rule. Tom M would need to waive them out of our district.
Thank you to everyone for their thoughts, prayers and kind words during these last 45 days during my mothers' terminal illness and subsequent passing. Some have stepped up to do various tasks, and I thank those as well.
Warm up and try out schedules – The schedule is complete and has been posted and distributed. The schedule tries very hard to take into account a number of conflicts. Jeff Martin (Irondale High School Boys Hockey team coach) will be running this years warm ups. He will also be on the ice for our try outs as well. Try outs this year will be between two sets of ice times. The second set of ice times is pretty exciting as Jeff and his staff has agreed to run age appropriate High School type practices.
Evaluators – We will have independent evaluators for all our try outs this fall. These folks will have no relationship with Irondale.
Coaches – A coach selection committee is very close to being formed. It will comprise of 5 members, Tom Lucarelli, Mike Martinjako, Jeff Martin, myself and one additional person. Our task will be to interview all coaching candidates and make appropriate choices for our kids. The goal is to have all head coaches identified before try outs begin.
Team Tournaments – Tournaments have been identified for all teams at all levels. We have yet to register for any of these tournaments yet, except for ones we host, but will register our teams soon. The main goal was to identify tournament where of kids have a very good chance to compete.
Levels of play – I think these have already been verbalized, but to confirm them: (Bantam A/C, Peewee A/B/C, Squirt A/C). These were determined with careful thought and consideration to a number of factors, one of which is where our kids can compete.
Coach's manual - As stated at earlier meetings, we will have one this year. One is very close to being finished. This manual will contain many things to support our coaches. However one important item is a list of appropriate skill sets from USA Hockey for each level of play. These will be expected to be introduced and taught at each level so as kids advance throughout the various levels, subsequent coaches will have an expectation of what kids will have already been taught. It will be kind of like building blocks. All our coaches will need to agree to the manual contents and sign off on it.
District Representative: Chris Drews. – see his report below (with some of my additions):
All, we have the opportunity to have a league consisting of district 1 and district 3 for Bantam A,B,C and Peewee A&B. This would be a home and home schedule. Squirt A&B would play everyone once or an unbalanced schedule depending on team count at each level.
We need an ACE coordinator - someone who is the go to for coaching – Tom L needs to appoint?
We need to inventory our HEP material and report to Terry Evavold – if we don't have anything or we used it, we can just say that and we will get new stuff
Need # of Players at each level – need for MN hockey
MN hockey pushing for a Parent code of conduct – too much paper work for what it is worth – Chris will vote no on our behalf – or suggest adding it to the player code of conduct
Oct 4th at Herb Brooks Center, New Parent welcome to Hockey and what to expect, also level 1 certification - FREEBIE
We have $500 for marketing again so get me some receipts
We host Bantam A and U14B regionals.
We host Junior Gold State
Ref fees have gone up for the upcoming season
We are only allowed a maximum of 4 scrimmages in conjunction with tryouts, see Chris if you want to know how to possibly get around this
Jackie question for Chris – how does DIST 3 schedule games? Chris will find out and let her know.
Ice Commissioner: Jackie Rog. – things are rolling along – done super rink and shoreview splits – confirming information – some NE (Edison?) ice and some Coliseum ice – also looking at Augsburg and U of M lists – will take ice to the calendar and then look at tournaments and make sure things shake out – ice costs – SSR is $185, Ramsey County is $155 to $165 and Coliseum and U of M are $185. Waiting to here from Chris Drews regarding old fashioned game scheduling – see Chris D email - DIST 3 (A and B) and DIST 1 (C would stay).
Registration Coordinator: Jeanne Falconer. –- Will we be having another in person registration? Yes, at the Let's Try Hockey Event on September 14th (Monica will send details to Torri). Jackie will rent meeting room – board members will be there with laptops – older kids out there with new kids. Needs to be communicated – need someone to deliver flyers to schools – flyers need to be approved – don't want to send things out first week – do half page flyers. Jeanne needs to check PO Box – make sure we are getting all the registration payments and paperwork. Also need to get all coaches to sign the screening forms and get them to Jeanne. Is IYHA going to place an ad in the Boy's (and Girl's) IHS program again? Can wait and decide in September at next meeting. Would be $100 for a full page ad. Mike N made a motion to support the boys and girls HS programs by donating $100 to each program – JR second – all approved; motion carried.
Equipment Manager: Tom Johnson. – Socks and Initiation Program jerseys coming soon. New equipment program - 10 people will be fitted at Dave's – any additional ones for $75 from Dave's (that the assn could buy). Another offer from Dave's can get skates for $40. Tom will have an equipment exchange in the future. Torri thinks we have 3 or 4 new families already registered. Should we give it to the first 10 new skaters? Should we add it to the school flyer that Dave's will outfit the first so many new skaters and then only $75 for the next ones. We should tell the families that already registered that they will be offered that equipment – names will be sent to Tom Johnson – new skater to IYHA and only one per family. Tom – old goalie equipment should be used – instead of doing a garage sale – give out to anyone to use at home. Dan Marcoullier reviewed the goalie stuff to see what should be used and what shouldn't. Tom will give Jean the back up key to the storage room at Bright Wood.
Standing Reports:
Player and Coach Development: Mark Rupp. –– Mark's actual notes are below. Here are just a few additions: Tadd's contract should be reviewed at the next board meeting in September. The Player and Coach Development Committee will be more structured this year. Should the skills clinic position be advertised from year to year instead of just using Tadd? There was a 5 year commitment to the program not necessarily to Tadd – process should be started in February of next year – this is the 3rd year of this program – how do we measure the success of the clinics? Need some kind of continuation of the committee – results are tangible – committee members should be able to subjectively measure if it is working – Jeff O is the current chair – communicate when next meeting will be if others may want to attend – core committee meetings in addition to meetings with the membership – Jackie wants the committee's dreams to come true this year.
I have spoken to some members informally and for the most part are eager to participate again. I also plan to add at least 1 new member (Mike Martinjako). I also have spoken to Tadd Tuomie who has agreed to do our skills clinics again this year. Our committee will be sitting down with Tadd to map out this strategy. Tadd's contract will be modeled after his prior year contracts, but with some modifications. This new contract will be coming before the board at a future meeting. Current members are Jeff Opperman, Jeff Martin, Mark Hentges, Bob Gabler, Mike Nundahl, and I.
Lake Region: Jeanne Falconer. – Niki sent annual reports to Jeanne because none of us were at LR meeting (due to registration in person night) – no income because we are being taxed so high on pull tabs etc – she passed them around for us to see – Mark and Mary Ann will attend the September meeting – please bring questions for them – Rick McKelvie retiring his position – Sue Kranz will take over that position – we need to vote her in - Bob G made a motion to accept Sue Kranz as the new LR member (CD second) – all approved, motion carried. Is Mr Dalnes still going to be a member? Yes. We had a poster from LR set up at registration night – we used to get $50,000 to $80,000 in the olden days.
Fundraising Committee: Monica Crandall. – Rich will be the chair – meeting Sept 8th. Colleen Law will be our liaison to the assn for the Moes association fundraiser on the 27th. We can pick her brain for ideas – someone needs to contact her – Rich or Monica.
Additional business:
Torri – how often want information out of the registration system? Weekly if changes. Torri needs all our information for registration etc. more timely so can be out on the website – please send an email regarding returning players need to register by August 31st – need to know team numbers – need to have money in - Edison can register with us per Tom Mickus.
Motion to adjourn meeting (TS) (BG); motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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The result of a recent study, conducted by the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) on Water Reforms and Agricultural Productivity in Afghanistan, reveals widespread disarray in the work of relevant ministries.
According to the study, all aspects of the reforms including policy choices and decision-making as well as project and program design, implementation and data sharing suffer from lack of coordination. The main reasons for lack of coordination at the ministerial level is a struggle for more power in the water sector, competition for donors and funds and the politics of budget utilization and expenditure.
Afghanistan enacted Water Law in 2009 based on the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles. Its intention was to make agriculture a more dynamic driver of the national economy. Though the sector has huge potential for contributing to sustainable development, its dynamism is heavily dependent on the functionality and efficiency of irrigation, which accounts for 95 percent of total water consumption.
The reforms introduced by the Water Law instigated new institutional frameworks and functional mechanisms at central, river and sub-river basin levels in accordance with the IWRM principles. The reforms are focused on restructuring water management based on river and sub-river basins.
Providing an in-depth understanding about the impacts of water reforms on agricultural productivity in Afghanistan was one of the main purposes of the study. The study took place in Harirod, Murghab, Kabul, Northern and Panj-Amu River Basins. In-depth interviews (IDI) were also conducted with the representatives of relevant line ministries and national institutions.
The study found out that cooperation among newly established grassroots organizations, including Irrigation Associations (IAs), Water User Associations (WUAs), River Basin Agencies (RBAs) and others, was much stronger at the horizontal levels than the vertical. Strong cooperation and contact existed between Irrigation Associations (IAs) and Water User Associations (WUAs), while vertical cooperation between IAs, WUAs, River Basin Agency (RBAs) and other higher organizations was weak. The horizontal cooperation was both inter- and cross-organizational. The implemented agenda was effective in terms of neutralizing inter- and intra-community water-based conflicts between the water users. IAs and WUAs were highly effective platforms for farmers and water users to resolve their conflicts. Accessibility of conflict resolution platforms and instruments at grassroots levels, monitoring and supervision roles of the IAs and having decision enforcement mechanisms were the three main reasons behind the effectiveness of the reforms agenda with regard to conflict resolution.
The implemented reforms improved community-level agricultural productivity and were highly appreciated by the water users, including farmers. The improved agricultural productivity was facilitated either by the improved infrastructure, including lining the canals and installing gated offtakes, or by the resolution or prevention of conflicts. Improved infrastructure enhanced the flow of irrigation water in the canals by reducing the waste of water, minimizing water stealing and cultivating efficient water sharing. However, increased agricultural productivity did not augment farmers' income due to lack of market access.
The study recommends the creation of a technical, non-affiliated and empowered working group at the central level tasked with implementation of the agenda. The implementation should be revoked from the portfolio of the line ministries, which will neutralize their struggle for power and authority.
The water sector portfolio of line ministries should be restructured from political administrative units to natural boundaries of the given river. There is a need for a systematic assessment of the impacts of the implemented reforms at national, sub-national and community levels within relevant national institutions.
This study also recommends that no amendments should be brought to the reforms agenda before its full implementation. Another recommendation of the study is the creation of a mechanism between water sector institutions and the security sector of the country. This is not securitization of the agriculture and water sectors; rather, it balances the nexus between food, water, environment, individual and community securities.
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The Micro Mouse is an extensive joint project between many of the engineering fields, including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
What's involved in developing a Micro Mouse?
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Before any development can take place, we must research out all the different components that will go into our Micro Mouse. Most of our research was done through the web. Another good source of information are the competitions themselves. Much can be learned by questioning other teams about issues they experienced while developing their Micro Mouse.
After doing research, issues such as chassis design, wheel layout, and sensor placement are to be decided. This is perhaps the most critical design phase, which will affect the rest of the project. Often, the sensors must be repositioned after finding limitations with the current layout.
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Since its inception, the Windows Genuine Advantage validation service has done nothing but come under fire—even from those with valid copies of Windows. Nevertheless, Microsoft feels that the system works, so it is now bringing that same concept to the Office product line.
As of yesterday, Microsoft is requiring anyone wishing to download Office Online templates for Office XP, 2003, or 2007 to validate their copy of the productivity software through the Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) service. In January, Microsoft will force anyone wishing to use Office Update to do the same unless the updates have a "Critical" label.
For some users, validating Office is nothing new. Microsoft began enforcing the check in certain versions of Office back in April; namely Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Greek, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and Spanish editions. When the OGA finds a suspect installation, it informs the user that he may be running a pirated version of the software. Director of the OGA, Ashim Jaidka, said some users may receive free copies of Office if they purchased an invalid version without the knowledge that it could be counterfeit.
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OGA is only in beta right now, but there's little doubt that the company will roll out a final release soon. Microsoft claims the OGA will be painless for users. That's "painless" as in your copy of Office 2007 didn't come from the kiosk/Chevette down the street that also carries Photoshop for five bucks.
As long as OGA doesn't phone home consistently or accidentally finger genuine copies of Office as counterfeit, I have very little problem with the service. So far, Microsoft hasn't exactly had a clean track record in meeting either of those demands, but Office 2007 hasn't left beta yet so it deserves a fair shake. Over time,
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November rains that were expected to ease the hunger crisis in East Africa have failed yet again in some of the worst hit areas, international aid agency Oxfam warned today, as it appealed for more funds to boost its aid package for those in need.
Large parts of Turkana in northern Kenya, virtually the whole of Somaliland, and the Central Highlands and the Ogaden of Ethiopia have received less than five per cent of normal rainfall in November*. In parts of Turkana there has been just 12mm of rain in the last three months. Many parts of the northern Somaliland region have had less than 2mm of rain in the past six weeks. This is the sixth successive season of poor rains in Somalia, which is experiencing its worst drought in 20 years.
The next rains are not due until April 2010 in most of the driest locations. Millions of people in these areas are of particular concern as they face at least another six months of hunger and destitution. Other areas of East Africa have had some favourable rains in October but aid is still desperately needed.
"The rains were many people's last hope but they have failed again," said Jeremy Loveless, Oxfam's Deputy Humanitarian Director, who has just visited Somaliland. "While some parts of the region have had some rain in October, others have not received a drop."
In Somalia, one in five children are suffering from malnutrition
Malnutrition rates are spiralling as a result of the prolonged drought. In Turkana, one of the worst affected areas, nearly one in three people are now malnourished. There and in the Ngorongoro region of northern Tanzania, there has been a serious spike in malnutrition among children under five years old. One clinic in Tanzania has reported a 400 per cent increase in cases since August. In Somalia, one in five children have been left suffering from malnutrition. A fatal outbreak of cholera has been reported in Kenya, with over 120 deaths in the past month, including many women and children.
Over 1.5 million animals have died in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with an estimated net worth to the region of nearly $350 million. In Ngorongoro, communities report that 70 per cent of all their cattle have died and one in ten families have lost all their animals. People are so desperate that they are selling their few remaining cattle for as little as $4 each – down from the normal price of $200 and only just enough money to buy a family five days' supply of maize. Deadly animal diseases including pneumonia have been recorded in Ethiopia.
Emergency aid is needed now
The crisis is most severe in parts of Somalia, where worsening conflict and the drought has left 3.6 million people – a third of the country's population – in need of aid. In Somaliland, herders say they have lost 70-80 per cent of their animals. Some initial rainfall in early October brought signs of hope, but after only a few weeks the rain stopped again in many of the driest and most vulnerable areas.
In northern and north-eastern Uganda, 1.4 million people are now urgently in need of aid. The Karamoja region is particularly badly affected, where there has been virtually no rain and the main harvest has produced less than half the usual amount of food. Food stocks are expected to run out by January, and the price of staple foods has doubled. In Tanzania, the number of people in need of aid has now leaped from 279,000 earlier this year to over 1.5 million people.
In parts of north-western Kenya, the rains have stopped completely in the past month. Nationwide, over 500,000 animals are estimated to have died in the drought, at a cost of over $260 million to the local economy. Many people are now voting with their feet and migrating to towns and cities in search of work and food. However, many people are no better off in urban areas, where high unemployment and rising costs mean hundreds of thousands of people struggle to find even one reasonable meal a day.
Ethiopia is one of the worst affected countries, with nearly 5 million people in need of urgent aid. In parts of the south and north-east, initially promising rains have stopped abruptly, with the little pasture and shrubs generated by the rain now close to drying up, and the current harvest expected to be well below normal.
"In many areas this is the fourth, fifth or sixth season of poor rains in a row. More must be done to invest in helping these communities cope with the dry years – through long term rural development and investing in national agriculture. But in the short-term lives are at stake and emergency aid is needed now," said Loveless.
* see the map of November rainfall from USGS/FEWS.NET
Oxfam GB and Oxfam Ireland have launched an appeal for this humanitarian response.
Alternatively, please consider making a donation to the general emergency fund of your nearest national Oxfam affiliate. Your money will be used to fund our emergency work worldwide.
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New film footage from drought-affected regions of Somaliland is available to broadcasters.
Oxfam GB recently launched an emergency appeal for funding to help the poorest communities affected by the crisis. For more information visit the Oxfam GB website
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Should Favre be given chance to compete for the starting job? This is a question that I have been considering the last few days. I didn't want to have to consider this, but it's a legit question right now. I find it somewhat curious that the Packers have maintained the stance that Favre cannot compete for the starting job. I know it's a hard-line stance that they developed mostly due to Favre's wavering and the significant issues this continues to present. And, I understand that the team had made a decision to move forward which has led to subsequent, key organizational decisions (like implementing Rodgers-specific plays, figuring life with $12M more in cap space, drafting 2 QBs…despite TT always stating he doesn't draft for need…).
But not allowing Favre to compete for the starting spot would seem to fly in the face of McCarthy's philosophy of "open competition". Every year we hear about the various open competitions going on. There was an open competition between Mason Crosby and Dave Rayner last year and despite Rayner being a solid incumbent who competed at a high level, Crosby was able to beat him out because it was "open". The Poppinga/Chillar battle has apparently been an "open" competition as have the never-ending battles for the guard spots. There is an open punter competition and right now at least an open RB competition. There is an open competition at safety with Rouse factoring in and an open competition for the 3rd cornerback spot. There is an open competition at WR, at TE, etc.
So, it would seem to me that one reasonable compromise would be to have the Packers tell Favre he can compete for the starting job against Rodgers (and Brohm) and that in exchange for doing so, the team would like Favre to agree to restructuring his contract to a 1 year $8 million deal and an a clear agreement now that Favre would make any retirement decision at the end of this season by February of 2009 (after the Super Bowl) at the latest. If the money isn't critical to Favre, he'd agreed to this as a way of apologizing for his part in this mess. And this would enable Favre to start waffling now. And, let's face it, while Favre was great last year, he's old for an NFL player and he may be getting to a playing age where a younger guy may finally catch up with him and be able to outperform him. Having an open competition would also enable Rodgers (and Brohm) a real chance to simply outperform Favre in camp and win the job. Frankly, it's what Rodgers would have to do right now anywhere else in the entire NFL if he weren't a Packer – so it makes some sense. If he is indeed so well-versed in the offense as they say and the offense flows really well through him, he would have the opportunity to start which would still be an improvement from last year where he didn't have this opportunity.
(Interesting note: one guy you have to feel for in all of this is Matt Flynn. He was probably all fired up to come to Green Bay where he could fight for the #2 spot, but if Favre does return, he may end up being the odd man out. I'll bet Flynn's family and friends are pulling hard for a Favre retirement or a last-minute trade!)
(Interesting note #2: interesting candor by some other players re their preferences (in McGinn's jsonline article this morning, like Ryan Pickett very clearly wanting Favre to come back).


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Christianity's shift to neo-Platonic Greek philosophical categories and its significance for contemporary spirituality. Readings from Plotinus, Proclus, Greek fathers such as Pseudo-Dionysus, and from Ambrose and Augustine.
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Luther's theology, ethics, biblical interpretation, and social reforms and their significance for the remaking of Western Christianity. Readings include Luther's own writings and secondary sources about Luther and his world.
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RELIGST 245: Religion, Reason, and Romanticism
The late 18th-century European cultural shift from rationalist to romantic modes of thought and sensibility. Debates about religion as catalysts for the new Zeitgeist. Readings include: the Jewish metaphysician, Mendelssohn; the dramatist, Lessing; the philosopher of language and history, Herder; the critical idealist, Kant; and the transcendental idealist, Fichte.
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A survey of the original Lingbao scriptures. Composed in the late-4th / early 5th century, these texts radically revised Daoist practice, incorporated elements of Buddhist thought and practice, and created liturgies that are still used in Daoist communities today. (Reading knowledge of Literary Chinese ¿¿ required).
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June 26, 2014
Aries March 21 – April 19
Strengthen relationship ties and pursue partnership interests through understanding and listening. Though you're willing to discuss key matters, midweek may be a test of your patience. You might feel you've reached a point of no return regarding a certain person. However, a chance to clear the air and come to grips with the central issue could make it easier to cooperate on a range of matters. Start home-based DIY projects on Friday to coincide with the New Moon..
Taurus April 20 – May 20
A change in your financial situation could see you pondering some fresh ideas. As Mercury continues its retrograde phase, you might want to rethink your budget or figure out the best way to save money without cutting back too much. The New Moon in Cancer on Friday may be very helpful for you, encouraging you to make a fresh start in any area you choose. Take it easy over the weekend, as someone with a hidden agenda may seem overly friendly.
Gemini May 21 – June 21
Have a good plan in place, because some parts of this week could cause you to feel somewhat unsettled. Perhaps a friendship is a cause for concern, or a love interest seems to prefer to be alone rather than with you. Short trips bring pleasure, as does participation in group activities. Sweet words of love can make a relationship come alive. However, you will need to trust your intuition and let your desires take you where they will.
Cancer June 22 – July 22
Major plans could encounter challenges before they get underway, as conflict between family and career could cause trouble. However, Venus in your spiritual sector enhances your relationship with yourself, so you may find the courage to stand firm. The New Moon in Cancer is the best time to come to grips with a plan that could be a game changer. There are romantic opportunities this weekend, but don't take someone's word as gospel. If your creative side has an opportunity to shine, go for it!
Leo July 23 – August 22
This might not be the best time to ask favors, as others may seem indifferent. An edgy link midweek suggests that certain folks may need space, and they could have a desire to do their own thing. Yet, when it comes to romance, you'll be at your flirtatious best. Whether you're in a long-term relationship or looking for love, social events can add sparkle to the days ahead. The New Moon on Friday is perfect for starting a new spiritual practice, such as meditation or yoga.
Virgo August 23 – September 22
Career matters benefit from more interaction with key people. Perhaps an informal meeting could help you make the right impression. Take it easy midweek, particularly if you feel stressed. A conscious effort to slow down could make it easier to focus. However, if you're living on your nerves it might help to book a massage or spa treatment as a way to soothe ruffled feathers. Friday brings a chance of new beginnings in a social setting. Perhaps it's time to move in new circles?
Libra September 23 – October 22
You may need all the patience you can muster, especially early in the week. Certain folks could let you down and be disruptive. Yet being pushed out of your comfort zone in this way might encourage you to give as good as you get. Perhaps it's time to stand up to someone who's been doing this for too long. A New Moon in your career sector on Friday brings an opportunity for a fresh start, whether it's a new job, contract, or idea for a business.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21
Anxious feelings could leave you needing to retreat. Perhaps it's time to relax and work on stress-busting techniques, especially on Wednesday. Far horizons call with a focus on travel, learning, and expanding your options. This week brings a special opportunity to move outside your comfort zone. In particular, the New Moon brings a two-week window of opportunity in which to make a fresh start. Be careful in romance this weekend. All that glitters may not be gold.
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21
Certain friendly ties could be more of a burden than usual, particularly if they're argumentative. Be the best friend you can be, but don't expect the same treatment in return. However, the same folks could revert to their usual open and supportive selves in few days. Think about making a fresh start with shared finances. Friday's New Moon brings opportunities to consolidate debt and make radical changes where necessary. Keep receipts if buying big-ticket items this weekend.
Capricorn December 22 – January 19
Luck is in the air as Venus moves into Gemini this week. This is when you can grab the brass ring, though you might need to make an effort to avail yourself of an opportunity. A combination of good common sense and inventive genius can make you a winner at whatever you do. A relationship gets a special boost as the New Moon invites you to take it to the next level. Later, watch out for mixed signals, even if someone's intentions seem good.
Aquarius January 20 – February 18
A dream or moment of quiet contemplation could bring inspiration, thanks to your intuition. When it comes to family affairs, a friend could suggest a radical solution that you might want to adopt. Kindness, sympathy, and good feelings abound, making for easy relationships. Friday's New Moon can be perfect for starting a diet or fitness routine, particularly if you're eager to get a beach-ready body. A romantic opportunity could be too good to miss on Saturday.
Pisces February 19 – March 20
Don't take it personally if someone backs out of a commitment. This is one of those weeks when disruptions can occur right when you don't need them. Midweek may need special attention, as an impulsive desire to shop could affect your finances. If you can't stick to a budget, take a friend with you who can intervene at the right moment. The weekend seems made for romance, but try not to get stuck with someone who is a bit of a drain.


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When your shopping tackles homelessness
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The York Road Project based in Woking, believes that everyone has a right to a home regardless of issues they may face. They offer assistance to help people get a roof over their head and help with CV writing, form filling and provide discussion groups.
I chose the York Road Project to contribute to as part of Co-op's Local Community Fund as I have an interest in helping to defeat homelessness. I feel good that I, along with other Co-op Members, am helping support my community through my daily shop.
"We want to pay for local homeless and marginalised adults to go to Woking Leisure centre and take part in sport with coaches and equipment. We want to provide weekly sport sessions, where they take part in table tennis tournaments, badminton & football inside." York Road Project
I shop at my local Co-op everyday, which is where I found out about the Local Community Fund. As a member, when you buy selected Co-op products and services from the Co-op Group, 1% goes to your chosen local community cause. You also get 5% back on your Membership card to spend at Co-op.
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I think Co-op prices are fair considering the quality you get and if a part of it goes to homelessness and other worthy causes it really worth it!
I have been a Co-op member since i married,52yrs ago and don't find the prices much different. I don't pay tax so that indicates my income,retired and a widow 14yrs. People need to realize cheap food usually comes at a cost to the producers!. Its interesting to note how other supermarkets are getting on board Fair Trade and British.
I was considering joining CO OP energy for dual fuel but the reviews are poor. Improve the services.
We should all try and do more for this cause as homelessness can happen to anyone at any time.
Very interesting and informative. We could do more people who are able to assist those who need support in their lives.
100% Agree ." There but for the grace of God go I " is an old saying but the meaning s of which is applicable to whoever we are or what ever our creed .


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AP) — Nearly 700 people were arrested Wednesday night after a protest over higher university tuition in Quebec erupted into another night of violence.
The student protests have only grown since the provincial government last week passed emergency legislation in an attempt to end Canada's most sustained student demonstrations ever.
The protest was declared illegal by police the minute it was scheduled to start as demonstrators didn't provide an itinerary, disobeying the new law that requires police be informed eight hours before a protest and told the route of any demonstration that includes 50 or more people.
The protests began with an almost party-like atmosphere in many Quebec neighborhoods but turned serious after protesters began throwing objects at police in Montreal. Officers encircled the thousands of protesters and squeezed them into a confined space.
Police said 518 people were arrested in Montreal and 176 were arrested in Quebec City. Many of those arrested were carted off onto city buses, which have recently been converted into police holding pens.
Independent filmmaker Emmanuel Hessler who had been following the march for a few blocks said from inside the police encirclement that he was surprised by the action.
"Suddenly, there were police all around us," he said.
Montreal police spokesman Daniel Lacoursiere said an order to disperse was given because police had been pelted by projectiles and other criminal acts had been committed.
Montreal police said those arrested will face charges, some under minor municipal bylaws and others under the more severe Criminal Code.
The protesters are demanding that Quebec Premier Jean Charest roll back the tuition hikes of $254 (US$254) per year over seven years. Quebec has the lowest tuition rates in Canada, but even after such an 80 percent increase, it would remain among the lowest in the country.
The conflict has caused considerable upheaval since it began in February in the French-speaking province known for having the country's most contentious protests.
Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois on Thursday called it the worst social crisis in Quebec's history.
"That's where the Quebec Liberal Party has taken us: mass arrests, more often than not arbitrary ones, to silence opposition," she said.
While the new legislation aimed at stopping the protests is unpopular among students and rights groups, a poll published the day after legislation was passed showed two-thirds of Quebecers supported it.
Student groups have said they would challenge it in court and continue demonstrations.


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Dear Forum Members,
28 Years Ago this weekend saw the start of the Battle of At Tiri.
In the battle one Irish soldier, + Private S. Griffen +,
and 1 Fijian soldier + Private S. Sonanavaluwere +
to loose their lives.
Shortly after this an Irish re-supply convoy to the Irish positions in the "Enclave" was
hijacked, the Irish troops disarmed and made captive,
two of the Irish being subsequently murdered in Cold-Blood:
Privates: +Tom Barrett and Derek Smallhorne. +
May they Rest In Peace.
Comrades Gone To Their Eternal Reward And Not Forgotten.
(ex-member "C" Company, 46th IRISHBATT, UNIFIL.


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by Heather
While their roommates take an afternoon nap, campers
Amber and Darlene, ages 15, chatter and laugh as they sort through clothing
which has somehow merged into one huge mountain on the floor during the
Although the two girls have roomed together at
camp for several summers, Amber asks, "Now, what kind did you have?"
"Oh, it was a blood thing," Darlene replies with
a shrug, as she continues sorting.
At Northwest Missouri Camp Quality near Stewartsville,
thats probably the most youll hear any of these kids talk
about their battles, and victories, against cancer.
Camp Quality is a summer camp and year-round support
program for children ages 4-17 who are fighting cancer or are in remission
from the disease. But you wont find any victims here. Outside camp,
these kids have to be little adults, but at camp they can leave cancer
at the gate and just be kids again.
"Its hard for anyone to understand cancer
unless theyve had it or dealt with it personally with a family member,"
says Veronica Wilson, 21, a cancer survivor and former camper.
Camp director Cindy Hutchcraft got addicted to
the kids and camp after volunteering 15 years ago.
"These kids just wrap themselves around you,"
says Hutchcraft. "You cant help but get hooked."
Hutchcraft recalls a 5-year-old camper who sat beside her as they boarded
the bus for home one year. The camper didnt want to leave, so Hutchcraft
decided to play a game.
"I asked this child what game they would like
to play and I thought theyd say something like I spy,
" says Hutchcraft, "But the kid said they wanted to play Pick-your-day-to-be-sick.
Puzzled, Hutchcraft asked how to play and the
child explained that if you take chemo on Friday, you feel really bad
over the weekend, so you usually want to pick another day.
That, Hutchcraft says, is when youre glad
you can offer something like Camp Quality to these adult-like young people
who bravely face cancer.
All the workers are volunteers. John Hickman,
a member of the Camp Quality national board, says even Hutchcraft, who
was offered a small stipend for her work as director, turned the money
back in to buy camp supplies.
Hickman began working with Camp Quality as a companion
to a camper. Each child attending camp, no matter their age, is assigned
a companion a 24-hour shadow whose mission is to make camp the
best experience it can be.
At the end of his first camp, Hickman wasnt
sure he would return. His 8-year-old camper, Bobby, had a brain tumor.
One of the challenges Hickman faced with his camper
was that Bobby would only eat Ruffles potato chips and drink Pepsi, making
any mealtime a real challenge for John and his camper.
It was on the last day of camp when Hickman changed
his mind.
"Bobby was boarding the bus to go home and he
turned to me and said, John, I love you. Will you be my companion
next year? I was hooked."
Hutchcraft says companions are often the only
people campers will communicate with besides their family members. Many
companions become part of their campers extended family, celebrating
birthdays together, even standing up with former campers at their wedding.
Companions are usually college kids, although
there are many others who volunteer as camper companions, too. While most
are from Missouri, companions come from other states as well. Often, campers
graduate from camp at age 17 and later return as companions to other kids
attending camp.
"The Camp Quality staff and companions understood
exactly what I was going through when nobody else did," says Wilson, a
camper-turned-companion. "They help you work through things you might
be facing as a kid with cancer."
Wilson will tell you life outside of camp can
be painful in more ways than one. In 1995, on Halloween, the then 15-year-old
found out she had bone cancer.
"People I didnt even know would ask me if I had AIDS or what was
wrong with me," says Wilson. "They would talk about you just loud enough
that you could hear them and that was cruel."
The doctors gave Wilson a 2 percent chance of
surviving and prepared her parents for what seemed inevitable. But the
positive, high-spirited teen beat the odds and is glad she can be there
for other campers as they face the disease.
Camp Quality was formed in 1983 when an Australian
woman, Vera Entwistle, read of the plight of children with cancer in her
country. Entwistle founded Camp Quality as a support program for the kids
and their families. Northwest Missourian Kay Jensen heard of the Australian
camp and wanted something similar for kids in the United States. In 1986,
Northwest Missouri Camp Quality opened, the organizations first
international camp.
Today there are 56 camps held in 19 countries.
Twelve of those are in the United States, with four located in Missouri.
Amazingly, Camp Quality is free. The non-profit
group receives no government funding. Hutchcraft says it takes about $85,000
a year to operate Northwest Missouri Camp Quality, all of which is raised
by community clubs and by parents of the kids. One parent alone raised
$10,000 for camp.
"It costs about $700 for each kid to attend camp
and a reunion gathering in the fall as well as the year-long camp support
system we have," says Hutchcraft.
This year, Northwest Missouri Camp Quality hosted
93 campers and 99 companions, not counting about 175 other volunteers
including cooks, entertainers, instructors and medical staff. Even area
law enforcement officers volunteered their time to serve as 24-hour camp
While at camp the kids are presented more things
to do than they can possibly attempt in a week. Horseback riding, swimming,
fishing and canoeing are favorite camp activities. The camp even has a
flower shop where kids can send a flower to a camper buddy or staff member
free. And nearly every kid makes a visit to the beauty shop sometime during
the week to get rub-on tattoos or have their hair sprayed some temporary
wild color or design.
"Were here to focus on improving the quality
of life for each child," says Hutchcraft. "The rewards we see far outweigh
any cost involved."
For more information about Northwest Missouri
Camp Quality, contact Cindy Hutchcraft at P. O. Box 19, Union Star, MO
64494. To find out more about Camp Quality, including the three other
Missouri camps, visit their Web site at www.campqualityusa.org.


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Here are a couple Rotobooth shots from tonight's Awesome Foundation NYC Party at Babycastles. Babycastles, an independent video game arcade, were the co-hosts of the party and the recipients of the latest $1000 grant from Awesome NYC. Rotobooth, a project by fellow ITP alum Mike Kelberman, is an automated photo booth that uploads pictures directly to Flickr.
Below: Awesome Foundation NYC trustees: Catherine White, Jesse Chan-Norris, and myself


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